Ford Explorer: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may
result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss
of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
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Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
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Separate the steering column lower shaft coupler from the steering column upper shaft.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Re..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Unzip the second row single seat armrest cover.
Remove the second row single seat armrest.
Invert the single seat armrest cover to access the armrest pivot bolt...
Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use Ford
approved wheel cleaner if available.
Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge.
Remove tar and grease with a bug and tar remover. We recommend that you
use Ford approved bug and tar remover if available...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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